Author: Justin Blazier

WWW: December 7, 2011

I’m super busy taking classes for work this week, so I’ve just listed a few interesting items below. If you’ve got something you think SFF fans should know about, please post it below as a comment.

1) Magick4Terri: Editor Terri Windling, who’s been working closely with many SFF authors for decades, needs some assistance herself. The SFF community is responding by holding an excellent auction. You can bid for the opportunity to create some of the character names for Catherynne M. Valente’s next Fairyland book, or have the next Steven Brust novel dedicated to you.

December 7th, 2011. Justin Blazier | World Wide Wednesday | 2 comments |

Which author would you like to have a beer with?

The Fanlit staff often discusses various dubious topics amongst ourselves via e-mail. A recent questionable discussion was one I could not contain to the confines of my inbox. I had to share it with our readers. We were discussing which fantasy authors we’d like to sit and have a beer with.

At first glance you might think that’s an easy question, and you immediately think of your favorite author. However, is your favorite author truly the one you would most enjoy having a pint or four with? I love Jim Butcher more than what is healthy,

December 1st, 2011. Justin Blazier | Thoughtful Thursday | 17 comments |

WWW: November 30, 2011

In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started:

1) Worldbuilders Starts: The phenomenally successful charity run by author Patrick Rothfuss has started again. Be sure to check it out.

2) Behind the Scene of Planet of the Apes: That’s a lot of smoking apes.

3) ComicCrits: Illustrated book reviews.

November 30th, 2011. Justin Blazier | World Wide Wednesday | 1 comment |

Thoughtful Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving!

Have any book shopping plans for the big retail weekend? I plan on keeping an eye on Amazon for some book deals. No way am I going to venture out into the Black Friday madness. If I find any worthwhile book-related deals I will post them in the comments below. Leave your own book deal tips or maybe just a comment. We’ll pick one of you to choose a book from our stacks.

November 24th, 2011. Justin Blazier | Giveaway!, Thoughtful Thursday | 7 comments |

WWW: November 23, 2011

I mixed it up a bit this week and culled from some sources we don’t usually see on WWW. Hope you all enjoy. In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started:

1) Anne McCaffrey Dies at age 85: Some of the biggest and saddest news we’ve had on WWW. Even if you’re not a fan, her impact on fantasy literature is undeniable. She will be missed by many.

November 23rd, 2011. Justin Blazier | World Wide Wednesday | 1 comment |

Thoughtful Thursday: Identify the covers Oct-Nov 2011

Okay, we’re trying to get this right. Some of our identify the cover art contests have been too easy, but when we tried to make them harder, they were too hard. So here’s what we’ll try this time: Today’s covers all come from books we reviewed in the last few weeks — since October 1. That will narrow things down drastically and will perhaps induce you to catch up on any recent reviews you’ve missed. Once you identify a book cover, in the comment section list the number of the cover (1-12), the author, and the book title.

November 17th, 2011. Justin Blazier | Giveaway!, Thoughtful Thursday | 14 comments |

WWW: November 16, 2011

Book news was a little lopsided this week with the Kindle Fire release, so I had to include at least a couple of Amazon articles. I’m still holding out for news on the other color readers before plunking down cash for a Fire. In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started:

1) Kindle Fire Released: Engadget takes a deeper look at the Kindle Fire

2) Authors Guild Weighs in on Amazon Lending Library: Hmmm…So Amazon is letting Prime customers “borrow”

November 16th, 2011. Justin Blazier | World Wide Wednesday | 2 comments |

Rename that Cover: Is that Ominous Tower Staring at My Cleavage?

It’s time again for another Rename that Cover post. I love these posts, and they are almost always the hardest for me to do because there is an unbelievable amount of awful cover art out there to choose from. It was quite difficult deciding which one to pick on today, so I decided it was best to go with the one that has cleavage. Who wouldn’t?

I’m not exactly sure what this cover wishes to convey to the reader. Is she worried about a potential wardrobe malfunction? Maybe she stepped in something squishy while walking barefoot and is now pondering what it might be?

November 10th, 2011. Justin Blazier | Giveaway!, Thoughtful Thursday | 12 comments |

WWW: November 9, 2011

Hope this Wednesday finds you all well, and my links keep you from doing any work. In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started:

1) Illustrations from A DANCE WITH DRAGONS by George R.R. Martin: Aidan over at A Dribble of Ink always finds the most beautiful artwork to share.

2) China Miéville Talks about Scholarly Genre Fiction: Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist compiled this post very nicely for Miéville fans

3) John Joseph Adams Buys Lightspeed and Fantasy Magazines: Adams is an incredible editor.

November 9th, 2011. Justin Blazier | World Wide Wednesday | 1 comment |

Thoughtful Thursday: Do You Believe in Magic… Systems?

Have you ever come across a magic system in a book that made you think, Wow what a cool idea? Maybe the book itself is not the greatest thing ever, but the way the magic works or the powers the characters possess is so intriguing that you’ve just got to keep reading it anyway?

Brandon Sanderson‘s MISTBORN series has a magic system that’s so cool and unique that I often wish other writers could play around in the MISTBORN universe, too.

Jim Butcher has a series called THE CODEX ALERA where the magic comes from elemental creatures that certain individuals are able to control.

November 3rd, 2011. Justin Blazier | Giveaway!, Thoughtful Thursday | 21 comments |

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